#624: RODDAM, Franc: Quadrophenia (1979)
RODDAM, Franc (United Kingdom)
Quadrophenia [1979]
Spine #624
Blu-ray
Blu-ray
The Who's classic rock opera Quadrophenia was the basis for this invigorating coming-of-age movie and depiction of the defiant, drug-fueled mod subculture of early 1960s London. Our antihero is Jimmy (Phil Daniels), a teenager dissatisfied with family, work, and love. He spends his time knocking around with his clothes-obsessed, pill-popping, scooter-driving fellow mods, a group whose antipathy for the motocycle-riding rockers leads to a climactic riot in Brighton. Director Franc Roddam's rough-edged film is a quintessential chronicle of youthful rebellion and turmoil, with Pete Townshend's brilliant songs (including "I've Had Enough," "5:15," and "Love Reign O'er Me") providing emotional support, and featuring Sting and Ray Winstone in early roles.
120 minutes
Color
Color
2.0 Stereo
1:85:1 aspect ratio
Criterion Release 2012
Director/Writers
Screenplay by Dave Humphries, Martin Stellman, and Franc Roddam.
Roddam was 33 when he directed Quadrophenia.
The Film
The Film
Film Rating (0-60):
The Booklet
Forty-page booklet featuring an essay by critic Howard Hampton, a 1985 personal history by original mod Irish Jack, and Pete Townshend’s liner notes from the 1973 album.
Commentary
Featuring director Roddam and DP Brian Tufano.
Interview 1
With Bill Curbishley, the film’s coproducer and the Who’s comanager.
Interview 2
With the Who’s sound engineer, Bob Pridden, featuring a discussion of the new mix as well as a restoration demonstration.
Segment 1
On the film from a 1979 episode of the BBC series Talking Pictures, featuring interviews and on-set footage.
Segment 2
From a 1964 episode of the French news program Sept jours du monde, about mods and rockers.
Seize millions de jeunes
“Mods,” a 1965 episode of the French youth-culture program, featuring early footage of the Who.
Trailers
Extras Rating (0-40):
60
The ExtrasThe Booklet
Forty-page booklet featuring an essay by critic Howard Hampton, a 1985 personal history by original mod Irish Jack, and Pete Townshend’s liner notes from the 1973 album.
Commentary
Featuring director Roddam and DP Brian Tufano.
Interview 1
With Bill Curbishley, the film’s coproducer and the Who’s comanager.
Interview 2
With the Who’s sound engineer, Bob Pridden, featuring a discussion of the new mix as well as a restoration demonstration.
Segment 1
On the film from a 1979 episode of the BBC series Talking Pictures, featuring interviews and on-set footage.
Segment 2
From a 1964 episode of the French news program Sept jours du monde, about mods and rockers.
Seize millions de jeunes
“Mods,” a 1965 episode of the French youth-culture program, featuring early footage of the Who.
Trailers
Extras Rating (0-40):
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